This problem silenced the crowd.

Seeing this, the old marquis sighed. “Right now, we’re only a bit faster than the werewolves. Don’t forget that the werewolves only control two entrances while we have four. Perhaps we should send more soldiers into the new world.”

A duke said, “We’re almost out of holy tree sap, so the number we can add is limited.”

“As long as we conquer the fourth forest, we might be able to catch up to the demonkin.”

“The fourth forest, do you mean the one with four holy trees? I’m not willing to face the Brightsun Tribe there.”

Another lapse of silence ensued.

After a good while, someone broke the silence. “Judging from their progress, the demonkin have probably taken two forests with four holy trees.”

“Can’t help it, the Demon King is awake at the moment.”

“We should’ve been pretty close too…”

A white-haired duke said, “There might be a way to have Her Majesty join the battle.”

“What method?”

“I’m not willing to use it, let’s wait until there’s no other choice.”

The meeting room fell into silence once again. Perhaps to break the awkward atmosphere, someone said, “Let’s discuss our progress...